IT Security Analyst
*This is a hybrid position with 3 days/week onsite
Description:
- Document and address organization’s information security cybersecurity architecture and systems security engineering requirements throughout the acquisition life cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the security impact of application configuration and infrastructure changes to ensure compliance with the security standard as part of the change management lifecycle.
- Assess the configurations of applications servers and network devices for compliance with the security standard.
- Analyze and document how the implementation of new system or new interfaces between systems impacts the security posture of the current environment.
- Assess and document the security impact and risks of newly discovered vulnerabilities in the environment.
- Coordinate resolution of application and infrastructure security vulnerabilities with System Owners IT and vendors.
- Track resolution of vulnerabilities and provide regular updates to management.
- Coordinate resolution of endpoint security vulnerabilities with users and provide regular updates to management.
- Respond to and investigate security incidents and provide thorough post-event analyses.
- Perform internal application penetration testing document findings and recommend improvements to improve the organizations security posture.
- Complete annual password security audits and coordinate completion of agency wide user access audits in compliance with the security standard.
- Determine the protection needs i.e. security controls for the information systems and networks and document appropriately.
- Create and maintain desk procedures and process documentation for all responsibilities.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- NIST 800-53 rev 5 and/or Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) specifications for an information security management system. , Required 5 Years
- Software development lifecycle, vulnerability management processes, role-based authentication methodologies, etc., Required 5 Years
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, C#, SQL, HTML, CSS, and/or COBOL., Required 5 Years
- Expertise in using automated vulnerability scanners like Nessus, Qualys, Retina, and/or Tenable., Required 5 Years
- Familiarity with web application security testing tools like Burp Suite, Fortify, and/or AppScan., Required 5 Years
- Basic scripting skills (e.g. WDL, VBScript, JavaScript, PowerShell, Python) for automation, Required 5 Years
- IT security or risk assessment certifications are advantageous (CISM, CCSP, CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Pentest+ and/or CompTIA Security+), Required 5 Years
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